Sire Bass Club!

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Also, I'm guessing the only way I'd be able to install that is by drilling some holes in the bass, huh? Not something I think I want to do, thought I do think they look cool.

could probably tack it on temporarily with double stick adhesive tape, just to see if you like the look and feel (would leave marks in the finish if left on too long though).

I think the 4s all come with the pickup covers, none of the 5s do (mine V7s are both 5s).

 

[GoneFission]

I think I can manage those lines feeling, that happen only after the 9th 'fret'.
I have added big black stickers where the side dots should be... My intonation is much better now...

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I did the same thing with the stickers but the small tiny original black dots were distracting for me so i took the large stickers off and put them over the small black ones. I would MUCH prefer to do what you did and have them directly at the fret lines. That being said, did you use anything to cover up the original small black side dots and if so what did you use? Thanks!

 

[GoneFission]

I use the Jockomo 1/8" stick on dots, I think they have 1/4" too.
Small Custom Dots 1/8" For Fret Side Markers
1/4"(6.35mm) Dots Fretboard Markers Inlay Sticker Decals 20pcs in a pack

Yep those black side dots are the ones that i used too. Question though. Did you put the stickers right at the fret lines or over the small black side dots. I initially put them at the fret lines and the small black dots were still there and distracting me. I would like to put them back at the fret lines however. Did you use anything to cover up the small black dots if you put them at the fret lines and if so what did you use? Thanks for the help!

 

[Glazenn]

I put the stickers

I did the same thing with the stickers but the small tiny original black dots were distracting for me so i took the large stickers off and put them over the small black ones. I would MUCH prefer to do what you did and have them directly at the fret lines. That being said, did you use anything to cover up the original small black side dots and if so what did you use? Thanks!

No, they are still there. I don't find them distracting, because the square stickers that are on the side of the lines are much bigger. I can cover the small black side dots with white dots of the same size. Some day I will ask a luthier to do all this properly (black abalone I think)

 

[scazbass]

Well my order of a Black Vintage V7 was scuppered due to a lack of stock @ Thomann so have opted instead for the Metallic Red These basses are obviously very popular in Europe!

 

[Fabass73]

I just got my v7 5string ash/maple, I guess I'm the only one here disappointed. The construction and look is incredible for a bass this price, but in term of sound, that doesn't cut it. Passive mode is "ok", although I can't get to get anywhere close the tone I'm used to for a J bass, the passive filter is awful, and in active mode it's even worse, bass are muddy as hell and high are clinky. Anyway, I'm going back to my stingray classic 5 and my Fender J Elite. Anyone who is interested, PM me, I sell it for $550 + shipping.

 

[jlepre]

I just got my v7 5string ash/maple, I guess I'm the only one here disappointed. The construction and look is incredible for a bass this price, but in term of sound, that doesn't cut it. Passive mode is "ok", although I can't get to get anywhere close the tone I'm used to for a J bass, the passive filter is awful, and in active mode it's even worse, bass are muddy as hell and high are clinky. Anyway, I'm going back to my stingray classic 5 and my Fender J Elite. Anyone who is interested, PM me, I sell it for $550 + shipping.

If I didn't already have 2 V7 5 strings that I already LOVE I would take that one off your hands. I have no idea what you're doing with the settings on that preamp, but maybe you're using too much. Remember this pre is ridiculously sensitive, and less is more.

 

[Fabass73]

I I didn't already have 2 V7 5 strings that I already LOVE I would take that one off your hands. I have no idea what you're doing with the settings on that preamp, but maybe you're using too much. Remember this pre is ridiculously sensitive, and less is more.

I'm not doing much with that preamp, the sound is just not to my taste, huge headroom for sure but who needs 18db of boost? if you need to boost that much the only thing you'll get is distortion no matter what frequency. Even with a little boost anywhere in the spectrum I can't find the warmth I get with my other basses. Didn't find it in passive mode either anyway so I guess the preamp can't fix the lack of warmth. I guess it's a matter of taste. I see from that forum that everybody loves that bass, but I still feel that this is over rated. yes the construction is near perfect for a product that price and it looks awesome, but to me the sound quality is not at the same level. oh well.

 

[Glazenn]

SCHALLER TUNERS

I have installed Schaller BM tuners on my Sire V7-5.
A few things to know:
1) the Schaller ferrule outer diameter is a tad smaller than the holes in the headstock. I had to wrap the ferrules with a stripe of paper (2 turns of post-it paper) to ensure they are firmly held in place.
2) The Shaller tuners and ferrules weigh 100 gr., while the Sire originals are 75 grs. This makes 125 gr. added to the headstock.
3) I filled the screw holes for the Sire tuners with toothpicks, levelled to surface, and re-drilled new holes with the proper spacings for the Schaller tuners.
4) Action with the Schaller tuners is much smoother, more fluid and more accurate than with the Sire tuners.

 

[IsleyBros]

SCHALLER TUNERS

I have installed Schaller BM tuners on my Sire V7-5.
A few things to know:
1) the Schaller ferrule outer diameter is a tad smaller than the holes in the headstock. I had to wrap the ferrules with a stripe of paper (2 turns of post-it paper) to ensure they are firmly held in place.
2) The Shaller tuners and ferrules weigh 100 gr., while the Sire originals are 75 grs. This makes 125 gr. added to the headstock.
3) I filled the screw holes for the Sire tuners with toothpicks, levelled to surface, and re-drilled new holes with the proper spacings for the Schaller tuners.
4) Action with the Schaller tuners is much smoother, more fluid and more accurate than with the Sire tuners.

Do you happen to have some photos of the tuners installed?

Also did the weight increase affect the dead spots on the G-string? (if you had any to begin with)

 

[Glazenn]

Do you happen to have some photos of the tuners installed?
Also did the weight increase affect the dead spots on the G-string? (if you had any to begin with)

I have not noticed any dead spot on the G-string. It barely happens on 5-stringers. My G&L L2500 has none too.
On the pictures, the G-string tuner is still the original one from SIRE. The fifth Schaller tuner will wait till my next order with Thomann. The other 4 are the Schallers I had from a USA G&L SB-2. Very slightly misaligned (my fault) and one screw sadly broke on the B-string tuner. I re-used the Sire screws (I don't have the Schaller screws) and it lets me believe those are not high quality. I think I can fix it.

Tip: the G&L bass tuners have the exact same specs than the Schaller BM. But they are lighter in weight due to their aluminum string post.
Tuning Key - G&L USA Ultralite Bass Reversible

This is how I did the new neck side markers.

 

[Farrin D]

A quick question about the M3, I think I saw some where that it's becoming "forbidden" to make (the poster on YouTube's words). Are they discontinuing the M3?

 

[IsleyBros]

I have not noticed any dead spot on the G-string. It barely happens on 5-stringers. My G&L L2500 has none too.

I also have the 5-string version but i did not get lucky in the dead spot department.

 

[Glazenn]

Listening to it more carefully, it seems there could be slightly less sustain on the B and C notes... (4th and 5th lines). Still hard to tell. The G-string as not received its Schaller machine yet.

 

[IsleyBros]

Listening to it more carefully, it seems there could be slightly less sustain on the B and C notes... (4th and 5th lines). Still hard to tell. The G-string as not received its Schaller machine yet.

Yes it's around those notes for me as well. I can physically feel how the sustain dies instantly. It makes me cringe just thinking about playing those notes. Perhaps i have to get a fatfinger with hopes to totally eliminate the dead spots or at least minimize them

 

[Acoustic356]

Just bought one from GC... it's signed and... "Number 9" pics when I get home... does that make me the low number winner?

 

[Acoustic356]

 

[Snibborwocky]

Just bought one from GC... it's signed and... "Number 9" pics when I get home... does that make me the low number winner?

I don't think I've ever seen a #'d V7 lower than the 80's yet. Nice find, congrats!

 

[_sky_]

Hello,


Can anyone tell me what is the string gauge on the Sire V7 by default? I think the strings are Elixir.

Thanks

 

[Farrin D]

Looks like I answered my own question, Thomann can't send these to the US anymore.